Lauren McEwen
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The Washington Post

An interview with ​comedian Hannibal Buress. 
An article on how D.C. groups teach female cyclists, how to handle street harassment.

"Street Smart" pieces for Washington Post Magazine on a vintage jewelry shop full of unique pieces, a thriving indie bookstore, a D.C. scuba shop, an inclusive bar with an indoor mini-golf course, and a one-of-a-kind gift shop. 
An article on the Chinese National Traditional Orchestra's efforts to get young people interested in classical Chinese music that has been around for a few millennia. 
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A concert preview for one of my underrated faves, R&B singer Luke James. 
And, last, an event preview for the massive D.C. Funk Parade. 

Madame Noire

Three pieces I wish had existed while I was in college: this list of realistic networking tips, advice for making the most out of a bad internship, and real-world budgeting advice from personal finance experts. 
A look at online blogging courses, why they exist, and how they are sometimes used to take advantage of aspiring bloggers.
Interviews with several people doing cool things, including: 
  • Krissy Henry, co-founder of Brown Girl Friendly.
  • Nnenna Stella of The Wrap Life.
  • Mandy Bowman, the creator of Official Black Wall Street. 
  • And three people who created stock photo sites featuring beautiful images of people of color. 
I also covered black women in self-publishing, coding boot camps that seek to improve diversity within the tech industry, and toxic work environments.

The Tempest

My favorite work from my time at The Tempest, broken down into three categories:
  • Dating and Relationships:
    • "These are the ultimate do's and don'ts of new relationships"
    • "14 signs you should definitely dump them"
  • Entertainment and Culture
    • ​"8 of the best female friendships on TV"
    • "Why the Internet's love of black slang makes some of us uncomfortable"
  • Social Issues
    • ​"'Chopped' taught me just how sexist kitchens in America really are"
    • "15 stereotypes about your period that make absolutely no sense"
    • "The 7 biggest lies about your vag that you need to stop believing" 
    • "Stop telling women of color their bodies are 'unprofessional'"​


FairyGodBoss

FairyGodBoss is a site that allows professional women to rate and review companies based on how well they treat female employees. While serving as one of their monthly freelance writers, I wrote about everything from mental health in the workplace to astrology. Here are my favorite clips: 
  • "'Best Regards' and Other Sayings That Should Never End Your Email"
  •  "3 Misconceptions Your Coworker With Depression Wants You to Stop Believing"
  • "How Millennials Are Changing What Business Casual for Women Means"
  • "How to Call Out of Work – Without the Awkwardness"
  •  "25 Fashion Blogs From Around the World That Will Leave You Inspired"
  •  "Should You Invite Your Boss to Your Wedding?"
  • "What Career is Best for My Zodiac Sign?"​

Other work

Stop Street Harassment: "Street Harassment by Older Men," "My Brother Would Respect Me," "Anti-Flirt Club and Hassle-Free Zones, 100 Years of Activism," and "Placing the Shame Back on the Harasser."
Bitch Magazine: "Sometimes Street Harassment Isn't Just Annoying—it's Illegal"
​The Shadow League: "Six Questions We Need Answers for in 'Dear White People' Season 2,"  "Vince Staples Slams R.Kelly, Calls Him a 'Child Molester'"
SheKnows: "Surefire Ways to Lose a Good Babysitter"
AJC.com: "Where to Shop for Natural Beauty Products in Atlanta"
Comic Book Resources: "Wonder Women: 15 Fantastic Female Action Heroes"

Fiction

My short story "The House By the Dell" was featured in the 2021 Gothic fiction anthology, When Other People Saw Us, They Saw the Dead.
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